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That's why the City Council – who are taking over the mooring contracts on the Wharf – has decided not to offer one to the Sealion. The ship has had many lives since it was built in Adelaide in 1945. It was meant to be a World War II supply ship but the war ended before it was finished. It went on to be a mine sweeper, squid fishing ship and a houseboat. MONIQUE FORD/STUFF Docked in Wellington Harbour for about 20 years, the Sealion has a new owner, a new name and a new purpose (Video first published September 2020). Now, quirkily painted with hundreds of penguins and a few sealions, ...

It's one of the most recognisable features on Wellington's waterfront, but for how much longer?  The privately-owned Sealion - a World War II era ship adorned with hundreds of painted penguins stationed at Queen's Wharf - is being told to sail on after 18 years moored at Queen's Wharf. The boat is taking on water. While four pumps are being used to ensure it doesn't sink, the boat is classified as "non-seaworthy".  That's why the City Council - who are taking over the mooring contracts on the Wharf - has decided not to offer one to The Sealion.  The ship has had many lives since it was bui...